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Birth Name: Michael Dean/Jean Bossy
Date of Birth: January 22, 1957
Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Date of Death: April 15, 2022
Place of Death: Rosemère, Québec, Canada
Ethnicity: * father – Polish, Ukrainian * mother – English
Mike Bossy was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. A right wing, he played his entire career with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL); he also played with the Canada national team. He was an important part of the Islanders’ four championships from 1980 to 1983.
Mike was the son of Dorthy Mills and Borden Bossy. His father was Polish and his mother was English. He was married to Lucie Creamer, with whom he had two children.
Mike’s paternal grandfather was named Walter Vladimir Bossy. Walter was from Jaslo, Podkarpackie, Poland.
Mike’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Ruschak. Mary was from Tarnopol, Ternopil’, Ukraine.
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